2008 Chrysler Town And Country

Above average

Owners filed 1,939 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the electrical system. It has been recalled 7 times.

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When it fails
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70,000 milesMedian miles at failure

1,250 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.

Most common 2008 Chrysler Town And Country problems

893 of the 1,939 complaints (46%) are about the electrical system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System872
562
Air Bags · airbags309
10118
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes179
120
Engine111
210
Service Brakes · brakes77
141
Unknown or Other51
011
Power Train · transmission26
110
Steering23
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine21
200
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control21
100

2008 Chrysler Town And Country electrical system problems

46% of all complaints

893 of the 1,939 complaints are about the electrical system. This is what owners describe:

  • stalls20% · 175
  • will not start8% · 73
  • sets off warning lights on the dash8% · 67
  • loses power5% · 41

Share of the 893 electrical system complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
84,000 mi
median of 556 reports
Peak year of filing
2015
417 electrical system complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
5 · 6 · 2
in these complaints
Recalls on the electrical system
None
“The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash.”
Owner complaint, filed Jul 20, 2026
“Suv stalls while driving. I have tried 2 dealers to honor the recall and neither would accept performing the rework required. I called a local dealer here Quirk and they said they do not perform recall work. I called the dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they said it was against their policy to work on cars greater than 10 years old! How can I get this problem fixed?”
Owner complaint, filed Feb 23, 2023

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 1 complaints, 1 about the electrical system'072008: 32 complaints, 5 about the electrical system2009: 86 complaints, 9 about the electrical system'092010: 130 complaints, 7 about the electrical system2011: 107 complaints, 25 about the electrical system'112012: 107 complaints, 42 about the electrical system2013: 75 complaints, 25 about the electrical system'132014: 263 complaints, 167 about the electrical system2015: 686 complaints, 417 about the electrical system'152016: 230 complaints, 102 about the electrical system2017: 60 complaints, 26 about the electrical system'172018: 41 complaints, 18 about the electrical system2019: 43 complaints, 16 about the electrical system'192020: 29 complaints, 13 about the electrical system2021: 22 complaints, 9 about the electrical system'212022: 13 complaints, 4 about the electrical system2023: 9 complaints, 4 about the electrical system'232024: 1 complaints, 0 about the electrical system2025: 1 complaints, 0 about the electrical system'252026: 3 complaints, 3 about the electrical systemRecall 09V351000 (brakes)Recall 10V611000 (equipment)Recall 11V394000 (equipment)Recall 14V055000 (suspension)Recall 14V373000 (airbags)Recall 16V047000 (airbags)Recall 20V396000 (airbags)
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2008 Town And Country peaked in 2015, with 686 filed that year. No recall on file covers the electrical system, the subject of 46% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.

7 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module20V396000
Filed Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Risk. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Air Bags › Frontal16V047000
Filed Jan 29, 2016110,482 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Risk. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

Air Bags14V373000
Filed Jun 26, 2014722,705 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered Axle Assembly14V055000
Filed Feb 11, 2014130 vehiclesFreedom Motors, Inc.

Defect. Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

Risk. Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner11V394000
Filed Aug 3, 2011298,949 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.

Risk. AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner10V611000
Filed Dec 8, 2010299,635 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

Risk. AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic09V351000
Filed Sep 11, 200982 vehiclesEldorado National

Defect. ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Risk. A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Remedy. ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.

All 7 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2008 Town And Country.

Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDefect petition DP14004Closed
Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015electrical system

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 …

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine StallRecall query RQ14002Closed
Opened Jun 16, 2014Closed Mar 2, 2015Led to recall 14V373000airbags

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of …

Technical service bulletins

98 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2008 Town And Country. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 23electrical system 17body and frame 17transmission 8engine 7airbags 5seats 4seat belts 4
D-11-44Warranty extensionApr 24, 2012suspension

THIS TSB CONTAINS OWNER LETTER. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW: 2008-2010 MY MINIVANS EXTENDED WARRANTY BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *LJ

9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …

9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …

S1121000006 Rev.Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 19, 2020electrical system

(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns

23027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 23, 2016electrical system

Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.

22867Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 17, 2016electrical system

Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, …

22958Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 17, 2016electrical system

1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to …

Showing the newest 6 of 17 bulletins about the electrical system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Jul 20, 2026MO

The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.

Electrical System
Filed May 9, 2026OH

Dash lights do not come on, the turn signals do not operate the horn does not sound. There's no display for speedometer or tachometer or odometer no reading for anything.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jan 28, 2026NY

I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 26, 2025FL

REPORT OF SUSPICION OF REMOTE CONTROL AND MANIPULATION OF VEHICLE COMPUTER BY UNKNOWN AND UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL(S). VEHICLE MODULES AND COMPONENTS ARE BEING DESABLED, ACTIVATED MAKING STARTING IMPOSSIBLE AND DRIVING UNSAFE. BATTERY IS BEING DISCHARGED, LIGHT BEING TURNED ON, ETC... THANK YOU FOR ASSISTANCE

Service Brakes
Filed May 13, 2024IA

I have an ABS module for my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van that has gone bad. All of the warning lights came on for the brake system (ABS, Brake, ESP/BAS, traction). I took it to my local garage and they said that it was a bad ABS module and only the dealer could replace it because it needed to be re-programed. I took it to the dealer who also did a diagnostic and said that it was bad and needed to be replaced. BUT the part has been discontinued and they cannot find the part any where else. No other dealer has them. This sounds like a safety concern to me. The car does not have ABS and cannot be fixed. Can you do anything to force Chrysler to start making this part. It is not safe to drive on slippery roads and will lead to accidents and possibly deaths. Please help. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed Dec 19, 2023WA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 13, 2023NY

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine
Filed Aug 12, 2023SC

Engine shut down while driving. Will restart if put back into park and restart. Has happened two times in the past.

Air Bags
Filed May 22, 2023170,160 milesFL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain and front air bags suddenly deployed. During the failure there was no collision to cause the air bags to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V394000 (Air Bags, Equipment). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,160.

EngineCrash
Filed May 4, 2023NJ

T & C 2008 VAN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION happened 2x. Service dept. Of the dealer says no problem found but it happened again. Today I am at dealer service again.Hope they solve the problem, cause several incident like this occured aluready.04

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pressure/Temperature Sensor
Filed Mar 22, 202359,000 milesIL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, steam was coming from the radiator. The temperature gauge failed to indicate that the engine had overheated. The contact pulled over and discovered that the coolant had leaked out. The contact added water to the coolant reservoir and then drove the vehicle to the residence where the coolant hose was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he needed pay for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the temperature gauge failure to indicate that the engine had overheated. The temperature gauge was not replaced. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 23, 2023MA

Suv stalls while driving. I have tried 2 dealers to honor the recall and neither would accept performing the rework required. I called a local dealer here Quirk and they said they do not perform recall work. I called the dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they said it was against their policy to work on cars greater than 10 years old! How can I get this problem fixed?

Electrical System
Filed Feb 14, 202390,000 milesNY

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that within the past year the vehicle had stalled several times. The contact stated the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and was informed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic and was informed the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back for a third time to an independent mechanic and was informed that the wireless ignition node (WIN) module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bag) was completed by the previous owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 3, 2023FL

Multiple times the van will intermittently stall while driving down the road or stopped in traffic. First the dash lights flicker, speedometer and rpm gages go to 0, and warning lights such as esp, traction, abs, airbag, battery etc flicker on and off and occasionally hear almost a spark through radio speakers, then everything shuts off, both electrical and mechanically. When that happens I lose power steering and cannot get my hazards or brake lights to work. One time I could barely press the brake pedal, or steer and it was at night which means the vehicle was completely dark with no kinds of lights at an intersection with my 2 children and myself inside. So very scary! It gives me the worst anxiety to drive it and I'm too scared to sell it as I feel I would be knowingly selling a very unsafe vehicle. Occasionally the sliding side doors do not operate properly. First time the other night while the van was parked I hit the automatic shut button for the sliding door and lost all power to the vehicle and then it popped back in and operated fine. I have had multiple mechanics look at it and nobody can figure it out. Bought the van used in March or April of 2020 and had issues starting just 2 weeks after purchase. The van is now at around 108000 miles. I am out of money, a vehicle and options. Please help from a very scared and desperate mother who otherwise loves her minivan!

Air Bags
Filed Dec 28, 2022185,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag control unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V047000 (Air Bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 26, 2022VA

Rear end has a bar inside of axle( bar broke ) took to dealership service guy asked me to explain I did he said ohhh we hear this a lot you need new rear end !!! DO WHAT my car has 94,000 miles and needs new rear end never never any accidents so why new rear end also elec isuess u turn car off and u hear electronic buzzing also breaks are horrible and replaced whole rear end like everything posssiblr and you still hear stuff sounding like whole car gonna fall apart not safe and we bough this car for our kids to be safe and this car is a accident waiting to happen LEMON also the recall with freedom isn’t there fault is Chrysler my van never been there but my rear end broke ??? Also I kept the old rear end if anyone would like to check it out!!!

Steering
Filed Dec 3, 2022AZ

ESP BAS light on dash

Engine
Filed Oct 24, 2022NC

Unknown. Vehicle abruptly shuts off. Usually before full operating temperature is reached. It has happened dozens of times. It most recently happened today. Always when you remove your foot from the throttle at lower speeds. You can watch the tach go to 0 when your foot comes off. No warning, no consistency. It has never occurred while accelerating. Most events happened going around a curve, occasionally while slowing to turn into a lot or at an intersection. No problem at highway speeds. The most challenging time though is taking your foot off the gas going around a curve and it quits. Response is to rapidly slip the transmission into neutral and turn the key to start. It usually fires right back up. If you have no situational awareness however this could lead to a really bad outcome. This has been going on for over 100,000 miles. Have 192 now but the problem is getting worse. Dealers always have codes but nothing worked. Once a crankshaft sensor was replaced (On a suspicion) but no code for it. It helped a while but the problem has returned. Still no code for that sensor but I’m having it replaced again.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 28, 2022OH

ABS/TCS/EBP/ESP warning lights all illuminate during system check at 8mph. Diagnostic code C2200 - Internal Module Fault. Ongoing issue. Appears to be ambient temperature related. Internet+forum searchs find this exact condition very common on 2008 model Chrysler minivan. Requires ABS controller replacement with has been discontinued by Mopar. 2008 was the only model year to utilize this particular part number. 68030939AA. Superseded by 68030939AB.

Seats1 injured
Filed Sep 7, 2022MN

I was standing beside the parked vehicle with the side door open, driver's side, inspecting the 2nd row swivel seat to see if it is removable. I was bent over the forward facing 2nd row seat when I lifted the release lever that tilts the seat back forward. The seat back flung forward with violent force, the headrest hitting on the right side of my face. It broke my nose, which bled profusely and had to be manually straightened by a nurse.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 23, 2022OH

While recall being done they caused malfunction and have not fixed problem recall not completed and they have reported it was completed.

Steering
Filed Aug 2, 2022AR

I was leaving my place of residence and was navigating a 90 degree left hand turn while in drive at approximately 10mph. As I began to attempt to straighten the wheel and accelerate out of the turn I realized I had no steering and the car wouldn't accelerate. The engine had stalled and the steering wheel was locked while turned to the left. No warning lights or messages were present even after I started the vehicle back up. I feel incredibly lucky this happened at a low rate of speed instead of at highway speed. It has never done anything like this before and we cannot figure out what caused the engine to stall or why there was no steering when it happened.

Power Train
Filed Aug 1, 2022OH

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated, without warning. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the engine was revving abnormally. The contact stated that with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate with white smoke coming from the passenger’s side front end of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic failed to duplicate the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 28, 2022IA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he had the emblem replaced at Kriegers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3205 US-61, Muscatine, IA 52761) under the same recall. After the emblem was replaced, the air bag warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would engage independently with the ABS and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cause of the failure was a result of a faulty air bag replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical SystemCrash
Filed Mar 1, 2022167,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caused two minor collisions with no injuries sustained, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to Napleton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1460 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744) and diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 28, 2022AL

2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALLS.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 13, 2022130,000 milesGA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that she had experienced multiple electrical failures with her vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag and gas cap warning lights would intermittently illuminate without incident. Additionally, the horn would independently blare both while in use and while stationary. She also mentioned that the internal lights would active overnight which would drain the battery. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Engine
Filed Dec 24, 2021TX

The vehicle died while driving six times. One additional time the vehicle died after being stopped at home. Each time the vehicle lost all power functions, steering and breaking. It just came to a stop, dead. On two of the occurrences a tow was required to move the vehicle to the dealership for repair. On five of the occurrences the driver was able to restart the vehicle. On three occasions the vehicle was evaluated by repair facilities and they could not reproduce the stoppage. One time at QualTech Automotive Service in Austin and two times at Nyle Maxwell in Austin. The vehicle did pass the Texas Safety inspection in November 2021. The stoppage problem occurred over the last nine months with the latest stoppage being on 12/23/21.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 20, 2021UT

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and Brent Brown Chrysler Jeep (1825 N University Pkwy Provo, UT 84604) were made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 14, 2021190,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that there was a hole where the emblem was located on the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air bag, Steering) however, the emblem was removed but not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 12, 2021IL

REFERENCE FCA SAFETY RECALL W09. I have been attempting to get my vehicle fixed/repaired since February of this year when I received a recall notice (W09) through the postal service. I was told in February the part was not available yet for the dealer to obtain but I would be notified when it was available. I have called the dealer frequently since then to determine the status of the part and to have my vehicle fixed and received the same reply. Approximately three months ago when I called the dealer (yet again), the dealer informed me they would order the part and they would notify me when it arrived. I have repeatedly called this dealer since then to ask if the part had arrived. After three phone calls I was pointedly told I would be notified when the part had arrived. It is December of 2021 now and the recall on my vehicle remains unfixed. This morning I searched for this recall on the NHTSA website and found, "The interim repair is to remove the emblem and the emblem retainers from the driver airbag." This interim remedy was never mentioned nor completed by this dealer. I was never made aware until my search this morning there was an interim remedy. Since receiving this recall in February I have been minimizing the use of this vehicle, restricting its use to in town driving only until it could be fixed. I am fortunate to have another vehicle at my disposal but others in my situation may not be so fortunate. If the delay in supplying the required parts is due to the manufa

Electrical System
Filed Nov 11, 2021TN

I was driving in Chattanooga Tn when it happened the first time. But the van just shut off so I made it to a parking lot turned the switch off then it started right back up and it happened again on my way home. It has happened multiple times. The the Ecm light came on so I had it replaced now the engine won't do anything at all

Power Train
Filed Nov 1, 2021130,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to shift gear, the gear shifter was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 24, 2021110,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel as the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that he waited for a while before being able to restart the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) which he linked to the failure. The contact made an appointment with the local dealer. Upon arrival at the dealer, he was informed that the recall was already serviced prior and that he had to pay a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 20, 2021CA

R03 recall was performed on my van. I do not remember the date. And recently the WIN stopped working correctly ... HELP. Will not start car. Remote start works but WIN is not working.

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 16, 2021PA

The A/C lines that go to the rear are defective. It wouldn't be such a big problem but, it causes all the A/C components to not work/fail. We had our children in the rear and had no A/C in the worst traffic backup for hrs. It gets entirely too hot back there even with the windows open. Our mechanic looked up parts needed for this repair and informed us that the parts were on national back order. So he told us that it is indeed a common problem and it is definitely a major safety concern.!! There were no warning's, messages, or symptoms before this failure occurred.

FirerelatedFire
Filed Sep 8, 202162,000 milesPA

The contact owned a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire overnight inside of the garage, while the contact was sleeping. The contact was made aware of the failure when he went inside of the garage and it was filled with smoke. The vehicle was filled with smoke and the dashboard had melted. No police or fire department report was filed. The contact's son was able to pull the vehicle out of the garage with a chain. The vehicle remained parked outside of the contact's garage. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Aug 27, 2021152,669 milesWV

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to make a left turn, and the vehicle shut-off without warning. She exited the vehicle and flagged down two fellow motorists for assistance. While they attempted to push the vehicle, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resumed normal driving. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 152,669.

Engine
Filed Aug 12, 2021MI

My van stop when I put break while stop any signal, sensor shows that passenger seat is unbelted, ignition key and that system giving me hard time to turn on/off, and also doesn’t work properly. d

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 15, 2021IN

Out of the blue, my passenger rear sliding door on my 2008 minivan stopped responding to my key fob and the overhead button to open or close. There have been times it's been stuck in the locked position making my children either going out the other door and even climbing over to the front seat to get out. It is available for inspection upon request and as I have never taken it in to get looked at, the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed. It has not been inspected by anyone. Prior to this failing, there were no warning lamps or messages given off by the vehicle.

Tires
Filed Jun 14, 2021123,940 milesIN

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country equipped with Mastercraft tires, Tire Line: Stratus AS, Tire Size: 225/65/R16, DOT Number: U942F35. The contact state the sidewall separation caused a blowout of the rear driver’s side tire. The contact stated the tow truck driver informed her that the front driver’s side tire also had sidewall separation. The contact towed the vehicle to the tire shop and had to the front and rear driver side tires replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,940.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 8, 2021RI

My van has a failing TIPM and apparently this is a common thing with these vans. It causes the horn to sound, wipers to start even when the vehicle is parked with no one in it and the engine off. It also causes the vehicle to shut off the fuel pump causing the vehicle to shut off while driving. Chrysler is well aware of this and refuses to issue a recall, even though this is something that happens to many of their 2008 vehicles.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 19, 2021134,000 milesVA

WHILE DRIVING, THE IGNITION KEY MOVED FROM "ON" TO "ACCESSORY". THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND I HAD NO POWER BRAKES NOR POWER STEERING TO STOP. VERY BAD. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM, THE RECALL R03 / NHTSA 14V-373 ADDRESSED IN 2015. THE IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACE AT THAT TIME UNDER THE RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT FAILED. I'M PRESENTLY HAVING THE MODULE REPLACED AGAIN AT A CHRYSLER DEALER. THIS TIME AT MY EXPENSE. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 9, 202174,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY FOBS AS PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE RECALL WAS SERVICED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING STARTER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE NOT TURNING ON AND REQUIRING JUMP STARTS. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BY THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HOWEVER, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE GREENWAY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (9051 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817) FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TIPM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.*DT*DT*JB

Electrical System
Filed Mar 29, 2021180,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DESPITE THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED SOUTH OAK JEEP DODGE RAM CHRYSLER (4550 LINCOLN HWY, MATTESON, IL 60443, (708) 747-7950) TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.

Engine
Filed Mar 19, 2021100,000 milesNC

CAR ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IN DRIVE. DRIVES FINE, WHEN I STOP AT LIGHT OR GO VERY SLOW IT JUST SHUTS DOWN.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 18, 2021TX

I HAD A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION KEY FIXED BY CHRYSLER/ DODGE AND WHEN I GOT IT BACK I HAD FUZES POPPING AND THE SLIDING DOORS QUIT WORKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR 15 DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL CODES INCLUDING ONES FOR THE DVD PLAYER. THEY CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO SHORT OR ANYTHING IN THE WHOLE VEHICLE AND THERE ISNT. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE. NOW THE WHOLE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND FUZES KEEP POPPING FOR NO REASON.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 18, 2021160,000 milesNH

THE WIRES BECAME LOSE AND UNRAVELED IN MY POWER SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES. NOW THE DOOR DO NOT WORK/OPEN ON THEIR OWN THE WINDOWS WON'T GO DOWN, HEATED SEATS DO NOT WORK. AND WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR AND SHUT THE DOOR, ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS WILL TURN ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO ON

Electrical System
Filed Jan 22, 2021144,316 milesMO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER AUTO PLAZA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FARMINGTON (970 E WOODLAWN DR, FARMINGTON, MO 63640 (573) 431-7800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE WIN MODULE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COVERED IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,316.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 28, 202076,000 milesPA

WIRING RUNNING AT BOTH BACK DOORS GET CAUGHT UP IN DOOR TRACK AND BREAK. THIS CAUSES WINDOWS AND DOORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO MALFUNCTION. SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING ALONG WITH MILEAGE. THIS KILLS BATTERY REQUIRING YOU TO JUMP VEHICLE OFTEN. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN THE PAST YEAR, LOSING DIFFERENT THINGS AS TIME GOES BY.

Complaints 1-50 of 1,939, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2008
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20180100Routine
20170100Routine
2016527510Above average
2015383413Fatalities reported
20146364160Above average
2013681490Above average
20126345160Above average
20117733120Above average
20101,5565251Fatalities reported
20097076120Above average
2008 — this page1,9397170Above average
2007219260Above average
20064314151Fatalities reported
20058577140Above average
2004167650Routine
2003245672Fatalities reported
20024048120Above average
2001462771Fatalities reported
20003067160Above average
199936292811Fatalities reported
199829610200High concern
19973889142Fatalities reported
199693812525Fatalities reported
199558410Routine
1994154610Routine
19932141040Above average
19921351030Routine
1991251000Routine
199013400Routine

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2008 Chrysler Town And Country: questions buyers ask

Is the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Town And Country years to avoid: owners filed 1,939 complaints, 4.9 times as many as a typical Town And Country year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (46%).

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?

The electrical system: 893 of the 1,939 complaints (46%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (20%), will not start (8%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (8%). The typical report comes at 84,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country have?

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jul 7, 2020. The largest, 20V396000, covered 925,239 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler Town And Country problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 70,000 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 84,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, DP14004 ("Totally Integrated Power Module Failure"), was opened Sep 25, 2014 and closed Jul 24, 2015.

Are there service bulletins for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?

The manufacturer filed 98 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (17), the body and frame (17) and the transmission (8). They include a warranty extension, D-11-44, filed Apr 24, 2012. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jul 7, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.